Wüsthof Performer 17cm Santoku (WT1061231317)

The Wusthof Performer 17cm Santoku proves its worth with every use: exceptional quality and unlimited performance. The ultra-hard diamond-like carbon (DLC) coated blade ensures reduced friction due to the lotus effect and glides precisely through both soft and hard ingredients alike. The non-slip honeycomb structure of the Hexagon Power Grip guarantees extreme control. Stylish black visual, razor sharp edge, unsurpassable performance: unique design meets pure dynamism in the ultimate Wusthof range.An alternative to the chef's knife. Great for cutting, chopping and mincing vegetables. The blade has a straighter edge than a chef's knife and has a blunted sheepsfoot-tip blade with a thinner spine. It can easily slice thin-boned and boneless meats, fish and vegetables.Diamond-like carbon coating increases surface hardness to a unique 104 RockwellThanks to the lotus effect the knife glides effortlessly through foodNewly designed Hexagon Power Grip with non-slip honeycomb structureForged from one piece of WÜSTHOF stainless steelForged in Solingen, GermanyBlack, sharp, unsurpassableNot suitable for dishwasher cleaning (damage will occur to the blade coating) – handwash onlyDiamond-like carbon coated blade for extreme performance. The Diamond-like carbon (DLC) coated blade, being extremely hard and durable, is the ultimate quality in the knife market. The black, almost magical coating increases the surface hardness of WÜSTHOF steel from 58 to a unique 104 Rockwell.For connoisseurs, this means a remarkable advantage in performance: its extreme robustness makes it virtually immune to adverse external effects and the diamond-like surface is also extremely resistant to heat.DLC was originally developed for the extreme conditions in space travel and motor sports; WÜSTHOF is the first knife manufacturer in the world to use this technology on a fully forged knife with bolster.The Lotus Effect: Particles simply roll off. Performer knives glide through food almost frictionlessly: full of momentum.